Thorough training for prison guards- Justice Minister
Hiran H.Senewiratne
Discipline, dedication and self respect are key ingredients to go up
in the ladder for any profession in the country. Therefore, these
qualities should be inculcated in minds of everybody, Justice and Law
Reforms Minister Milinda Moragoda said .
The Minister speaking at the 93rd passing out ceremony of prison
guards held at the Welikada Prison Grounds yesterday said prison guards
played an important role during the war times and their job has become
equally important like three security forces and police.
More than 150 new male and female jail guards passed out after three
months training in two training centers in Mihintale and Welikada. The
Ministry is taking action to improve the standards of prisons and prison
guards, he said. Minister Moragoda said he had visited several prisons
in the country and is looking forward to improving prison houses to
international standards.
He will also support Prison Commissioner Major General V.R. Silva's
endeavours to promote education, training and development of prison
guards in all prisons in the country.
They hope to launch a refresher program for prison guards like for
other forces in the country.
The prison guards will also be given on-the-job training to enhance
and lift their morale and moral values including discipline,dedication
and self respect, he said. |